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New York Family Law

Keeping the peace

Westchester County family law encompasses a wide range of issues, from inheritance decisions to division of assets and responsibility for debts. These decisions often strain family relationships. Katherine Eisold Miller believes that by keeping the lines of communication open she can help you achieve agreed-upon solutions to your family disputes.

Her Westchester County family law practice scope encompasses:

  • Divorce out of court
  • Child support, child custody & visitation
  • Premarital agreements
  • Non-marital disputes over business assets & issues
  • Inheritance, succession, probate & estates
  • Post-decree modifications to agreements

Maybe you would prefer to resolve your dispute with care and compassion for yourself and your family. If so, call Westchester County family law attorney Katherine Eisold Miller for a consultation at (914) 738-7765. She can provide the legal advice you need in a fast and cost-effective manner.

Divorce out of court

Many divorces are made worse by the very character of our adversarial legal system. The traditional methods of litigation often encourage divorcing spouses to disagree and antagonize each other. Feelings of rage, anxiety, and grief are often exacerbated by this process. Husbands and wives, as well as mothers and fathers, are encouraged to give up responsibility for making decisions affecting their lives and those of their children. Instead, courts and attorneys make the decisions that forever affect their clients and the families of their clients. These decisions are not necessarily in the best interests of the people involved.

"The old-fashioned, adversarial divorces are much too expensive, both financially and emotionally. They take a long time, and the longer they take, the more they cost. There are real and present dangers. Once you are in the court system, you are on a roller coaster. Anything can happen. The judge does not have time to get to know you, the 'experts' can be wrong, and, all too often, bad things happen to good people," says Katherine.

Westchester County family lawyer Katherine Eisold Miller firmly believes that Collaborative Practice and mediation offer better and healthier choices, both for the divorcing couple and for their children. Keeping control of your own divorce often produces results more quickly and cost-effectively. As an added benefit, your divorce arrangements are completely private. Since you never appear in a courtroom, neither the public nor the media can gain access to your personal information, financial or otherwise.

Whether you are considering separation, divorce, or the end of a domestic partnership, you should look for a family law lawyer in Westchester County. Consult Katherine Eisold Miller about your legal options: (914) 738-7765.

Child support, child custody, & visitation

Children are often the ones who suffer most when their parents split up. The emotional, financial, and physical tolls of divorce can be devastating to children of all ages. Through mediation and Collaborative Practice, you and your spouse get to work through the issues related to your children privately—without your children present. You set the stage for your future relationship with your ex without affecting the relationship your ex has with the children.

Westchester County family law attorney Katherine Eisold Miller provides you with legal advice about child support, child custody, and visitation. She offers you practical advice as you try to work through your concerns for your child.

Non-custodial parents should know—

  • There are tax breaks available to non-custodial parents who pay child support
  • Some of your child support payments can be funneled into college savings accounts
  • Visitation agreements allow the non-custodial parents to share quality time with their children
  • Visitation agreements reinforce to children that they are loved, and not abandoned by their parents

Custodial parents should know—

  • Collaboration between parents is in the best interests of the children
  • A civil relationship with your ex can reinforce a sense of well-being for your children
  • Do not use your kids as messenger pigeons—talk to your ex despite your discomfort
  • Decide now that punishments will be discussed and enforced by both parents

Westchester County family law lawyer Katherine Eisold Miller counsels clients about how best to sort out a workable custody agreement. She provides the advice you need to plan for parental relocation, education savings, and other potentialities of divorce. She keeps the best interests of the child at the forefront of all discussions.

Premarital agreements

Asking a fiancée to sign a pre-nup is difficult. It may seem like you are willing to admit defeat even before you begin your future together. But the truth of the matter is that a pre-nup gives you an opportunity to openly communicate about difficult things such as:

  • How to share household expenses during marriage
  • How to handle debts incurred before the marriage
  • How to secure the future of your children, should anything happen to you
  • What would happen if ever you face a divorce

A pre-nup is simply a security measure. If you never face a divorce, these provisions never come into effect. However, if you do decide to separate, a pre-nup spares you the cost of expensive litigation and protects assets you had before the marriage. As a family attorney in Westchester County, Katherine Eisold Miller provides clients with the care, sensitivity, and counsel they need to work through their reservations about marriage. Call her office to consult her about your legal options: (914) 738-7765.

Non-marital disputes over business assets & issues

Family-run businesses, partnerships, and other business ventures often involve the investment of time, sweat, and money. It is no wonder that many businesses are torn apart by arguments. When you and your partner are willing to cooperate, you can resolve complex issues without going to court. We offer a cost-effective alternative to litigation related to many disputes, including:

  • Divorce and the division of business assets
  • Probate of a business
  • Discrepancies in a will against the terms of a business contract
  • Resolution of management succession
  • Valuation, liquidation, and distribution of businesses

Being a family law lawyer in Westchester County, Katherine Eisold Miller is sensitive to the needs of businesses in transition. She applies over 20 years of experience to achieve practical and effective results for clients. When you believe that you can resolve your dispute outside of court in a cooperative climate, call the offices of Katherine Eisold Miller at (914) 738-7765.

Inheritance, succession, probate, and estates

When someone you love dies without clearly defining how to divide his or her assets, family strife inevitably erupts. Conflicts among the potential heirs of an estate can be resolved in Mediation or Collaborative Practice without having to go to court. You, the other heirs, and interested parties work with a mediator or collaborative lawyer to negotiate for the items that matter most to you. We offer several advantages over courtroom litigation, including:

  • The conservation of estate assets, since mediation and Collaborative Practice are often cheaper than courtroom litigation
  • The preservation of family harmony by talking through your problems
  • The avoidance of airing the "dirty laundry" of the family in public

If you feel that your probate or estate planning issue can be resolved out of court, speak to Katherine Eisold Miller at (914) 738-7765. She is a mediator and collaborative attorney who helps clients work through their family conflicts peaceably.

Post-decree modifications to existing agreements

Life intrudes on even the best-laid plans. Job options, relocation decisions, and loss of income can wreak havoc on your relationship with your child. The law allows you to modify your existing court-ordered judgments based on your changing circumstances.

Mediation and Collaborative Practice are often a more cost-effective alternative to courtroom litigation for modifications to previous judgments. Based on your new circumstances, you can negotiate out of court for a reprieve from the terms of an existing agreement. The mediator or collaborative professional facilitates discussion and guides you toward potential solutions. Katherine Eisold Miller provides mediation and collaborative services for families involved in the following types of disputes:

  • Parental relocation
  • Child support payments
  • Child custody arrangements
  • Business succession
  • Wills, probate, and estates

When life takes unexpected turns, you may need a family attorney in Westchester County. Katherine Eisold Miller provides the legal counsel you need to develop creative and cost-effective solutions to your problems. Call her offices at (914) 738-7765 to discuss the circumstances of your case.